walker

noun

walk·​er ˈwȯ-kər How to pronounce walker (audio)
1
: one that walks: such as
a
: a competitor in a walking race
b
: a peddler going on foot
c
: a temporary male escort of socially prominent women attending usually public events
2
: something used in walking: such as
a
: a framework designed to support a baby learning to walk or an infirm or physically disabled person
b
: a walking shoe

Examples of walker in a Sentence

She joined a group of walkers in the neighborhood. I began to lose weight after I gave up my sedentary lifestyle and became a daily walker.
Recent Examples on the Web At one point the injuries were severe enough that Ortega was discharged with a walker. Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2024 The product mix includes nutritional supplements like Boost and Ensure, incontinence supplies, adult wipes and diapers and pads, respiratory care items like nebulizer kits and masks, mobility supplies like walkers, wound care merchandise, and medication management and monitors. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2024 Trotter is about six-feet tall and weighs about 250 pounds and uses a walker. Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024 Kim Dickens stars as Madison Clark, who struggles to navigate a rapidly-changing world with her family — which had its own issues before walkers ever entered the picture. Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024 Along the way around Lake Murray, walkers can take in wildlife, such as migrating American wigeon and Canada geese, which congregate near the lake’s recreation area. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2024 Officers found her body in a forested area near Lake Herrick that includes trails popular with runners and walkers. Jeff Amy, arkansasonline.com, 24 Feb. 2024 Mighty Dog Trail Runs When: March 23 Where: Granite Beach, Folsom Lake State Recreation Area Type: 5K and 10K; dogs allowed This run is designed for runners and walkers who want to include their four-legged friends. Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 23 Feb. 2024 The race will showcase 18,000 runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes, and thousands more are expected to cheer from the sidelines, according to organizers. Omar Rodríguez Ortiz, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of walker was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Walker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/walker. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

walker

noun
walk·​er ˈwȯ-kər How to pronounce walker (audio)
1
: one that walks
2
: something used in walking
especially : a framework that supports a baby learning to walk or an infirm or disabled person

Medical Definition

walker

noun
walk·​er ˈwȯ-kər How to pronounce walker (audio)
: a framework designed to support an infant learning to walk or an infirm or physically disabled person

Biographical Definition

Walker 1 of 3

biographical name (1)

Walk·​er ˈwȯ-kər How to pronounce Walker (audio)
Alice Malsenior 1944–     American writer

Walker

2 of 3

biographical name (2)

John E(rnest) 1941–     British biochemist

Walker

3 of 3

biographical name (3)

William 1824–1860 American filibuster

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